Sofia Vaksman, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.89

Bedside manner

4.67

“Dr. Sofia is very helpful insightful and compassionate she gives off the feeling of someone who is there and wants to listen to what you have to say.”

Initials hiddenMore than 1 year agoVideo visit

“Sofia is excellent! Professional, helpful and always getting to the root cause of any issue with a solution. She is kind, understanding and easy to speak with. I highly recommend her to everyone. ”

MDMore than 1 year ago

About Sofia Vaksman

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Russian

Getting to know Sofia Vaksman

I am a bilingual (English and Russian) psychotherapist working with adults and couples, providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Yeshiva University. Currently, I provide virtual/video counseling to my clients using a HIPAA-compliant platform. Using interventions for individuals and couples such as CBT, Client-Centered approach, solution-focused therapy, the Gottman method, and others, I empower my clients to develop coping, communication, emotional awareness, mindfulness, and stress reduction skills that they can start using right away. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I incorporate various holistic techniques, including mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and art therapy. If you are seeking someone to listen without judgment and help you navigate some of life’s difficult journeys, please reach out and contact me. Together, we can work through it.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Insomnia

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Insomnia

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Sofia Vaksman

Education and training

Yeshiva University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962058180

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.89

Bedside manner

4.67

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Dr. Sofia is very helpful insightful and compassionate she gives off the feeling of someone who is there and wants to listen to what you have to say.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

Sofia is excellent! Professional, helpful and always getting to the root cause of any issue with a solution. She is kind, understanding and easy to speak with. I highly recommend her to everyone.

More than 1 year agoMD

Given my long history of trying to find a psychotherapist, who actually takes an interest in helping their patients, I have finally found someone. After my first session with Ms. Vaksman, I understood that it doesn't just a college degree, but an actual capacity to understand someone's emotional pain and posses the ability to help them. I think it’s part of human nature to feel the impulse to ease the suffering of other living beings, and Ms. Vaksman possess that essential quality, which is an imperative trait in her profession. Professionalism aside, she was able to dissect and understand my issues and lead me toward a path of emotional contentment. I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you for everything, Sofia!

More than 1 year agoAJ

I found my session with Sofia to be extremely helpful. She really knows how to listen and had a lot of empathy for what I’m going through. She made me feel comfortable to open up and feel accountable to do the hard work. Sofia is excellent.

More than 1 year agoIS

This was a great initial visit. I felt that Sofia had a quick understanding of the things that I told her about myself. She is an intelligent and empathetic person. I can tell how much she cares about helping her patients. I look forward to future sessions with her.

June 18, 2020Susan E.Verified patientVideo visit